C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CHRW - US12541W2098 - Common Stock
133.53 USD
-0.83 (-0.62%)
Overall CHRW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CHRW against 23 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. CHRW scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CHRW is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CHRW had positive earnings in the past year.
CHRW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CHRW has been profitable.
CHRW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CHRW (10.04%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 29.94%, CHRW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CHRW has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CHRW outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CHRW is significantly above the industry average of 11.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.04% | ||
| ROE | 29.94% | ||
| ROIC | 21.76% |
ROA(3y)10.27%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)39.83%
ROE(5y)37.63%
ROIC(3y)23.45%
ROIC(5y)21.78%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.14%, CHRW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHRW has declined.
The Operating Margin of CHRW (4.88%) is better than 78.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CHRW has declined.
CHRW has a better Gross Margin (16.38%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
CHRW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.14% | ||
| GM | 16.38% |
OM growth 3Y-2.93%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3Y-10.41%
PM growth 5Y-6.96%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CHRW is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHRW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CHRW has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CHRW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.12 indicates that CHRW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CHRW's Altman-Z score of 8.12 is amongst the best of the industry. CHRW outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHRW is 2.15, which is a good value as it means it would take CHRW, 2.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.15, CHRW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that CHRW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CHRW (0.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CHRW, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.12 |
ROIC/WACC2.59
WACC8.39%
2.3 Liquidity
CHRW has a Current Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that CHRW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CHRW's Current ratio of 1.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHRW is outperformed by 65.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.31 indicates that CHRW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CHRW's Quick ratio of 1.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHRW is outperformed by 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CHRW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 47.76%, which is quite impressive.
CHRW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CHRW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.55% in the last year.
CHRW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.76%
EPS 3Y-10.66%
EPS 5Y1.49%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.97%
Sales Q2Q%-7.74%
3.2 Future
CHRW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.76% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CHRW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.44%
EPS Next 2Y12.07%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y7.76%
Revenue Next Year-8.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y0.16%
Revenue Next 5Y1.7%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.98, CHRW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CHRW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.90. CHRW is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.63, the valuation of CHRW can be described as rather expensive.
CHRW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHRW is cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.36. CHRW is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CHRW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
CHRW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CHRW is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CHRW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)18.15
EPS Next 2Y12.07%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CHRW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.75, CHRW pays a better dividend. On top of this CHRW pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CHRW is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CHRW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.17%.
CHRW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CHRW has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
CHRW pays out 56.12% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CHRW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP56.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.07%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
NASDAQ:CHRW (10/7/2025, 2:07:57 PM)
133.53
-0.83 (-0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.14%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change-0.78%
Market Cap15.77B
Analysts74.55
Price Target123.68 (-7.38%)
Short Float %6.24%
Short Ratio4.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.84% |
Yearly Dividend2.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.17%
DP56.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.1%
Min EPS beat(2)9.07%
Max EPS beat(2)9.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.6%
Min EPS beat(4)6.62%
Max EPS beat(4)9.57%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.07%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.35%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.15%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.82%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.98%
PT rev (1m)5.63%
PT rev (3m)9.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.21 | ||
| P/B | 8.84 | ||
| P/tB | 49.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.37 |
EPS(TTM)4.95
EY3.71%
EPS(NY)5.65
Fwd EY4.23%
FCF(TTM)5.43
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)6.01
OCFY4.5%
SpS144.06
BVpS15.11
TBVpS2.71
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)18.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.04% | ||
| ROE | 29.94% | ||
| ROCE | 27.43% | ||
| ROIC | 21.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 46.45% | ||
| OM | 4.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.14% | ||
| GM | 16.38% | ||
| FCFM | 3.77% |
ROA(3y)10.27%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)39.83%
ROE(5y)37.63%
ROIC(3y)23.45%
ROIC(5y)21.78%
ROICexc(3y)25.06%
ROICexc(5y)23.32%
ROICexgc(3y)62.88%
ROICexgc(5y)54.03%
ROCE(3y)30.15%
ROCE(5y)28.01%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.83%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.82%
OM growth 3Y-2.93%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3Y-10.41%
PM growth 5Y-6.96%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover3.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 120.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.12 |
F-Score8
WACC8.39%
ROIC/WACC2.59
Cap/Depr(3y)99.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.41%
Profit Quality(3y)150.71%
Profit Quality(5y)108.59%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.76%
EPS 3Y-10.66%
EPS 5Y1.49%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
EPS Next Y11.44%
EPS Next 2Y12.07%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y7.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.97%
Sales Q2Q%-7.74%
Revenue Next Year-8.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y0.16%
Revenue Next 5Y1.7%
EBIT growth 1Y49.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.79%
EBIT Next Year20.61%
EBIT Next 3Y10.67%
EBIT Next 5Y6.83%
FCF growth 1Y-63.72%
FCF growth 3Y160.19%
FCF growth 5Y-11.11%
OCF growth 1Y-62.19%
OCF growth 3Y73.8%
OCF growth 5Y-9.8%